Half-and-Half Condensed Liquid from Germany
Condensed half-and-half (equal milk/cream blend, ~10-12% fat) evaporated without sugar for institutional use. Covered by HTS 0402.91.90.00 as other unsweetened condensed dairy products not in quota-specific forms. Common in commercial beverage service.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Blend ratio documentation critical; excessive cream may trigger 0403 classification review
• Refrigerated bulk transport maintains liquid form avoiding dried product confusion
• UHT processing acceptable if no emulsifiers added per butter/dairy spread exclusions